Careers

The Ada County Sheriff's Office is the largest local law enforcement agency in Idaho, with 655 employees.
We are committed to giving every citizen the best possible service — to ensure Ada County is a safe place to live, work, and play.

The Ada County Jail was built in 1977 and held a maximum of 160 inmates. The jail can now house 1,217 inmates. Jail deputies also run alternative sentencing programs like work release, labor detail, and community service.

The Patrol Division employs over 100 deputies who provide police services to all unincorporated areas of Ada County and the cities of Kuna, Star and Eagle. Deputies protect 1164 square miles of land and patrol more than 2124 miles of roads in Ada County.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office runs the 911 Public Safety Communications Center for all 11 Treasure Valley law enforcement and fire agencies. We also provide the public with information about crime statistics and handle records requests.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office offers a Neighborhood Watch program, patrol ride-alongs, and opportunities for citizens to tour the Public Safety Building and Ada County Jail. The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation provides funding to local non-profit groups geared toward helping at-risk youth.

Ada County Jail Health Services

The purpose of Health Services is to provide quality essential healthcare services in the Ada County Jail. We achieve this by making healthcare
accessible to all, rendering services in a timely manner, promoting community networking and continuing education for our staff, providing patient education, while focusing on the priorities of the Jail and Court Services Bureau: safety of staff; security of facility; inmate well-being; and meeting or exceeding our stakeholders’ expectations.

Did you know?

The Ada County Jail has an on-site medical facility staffed by licensed healthcare professionals. It operates 24/7 as a unit of the jail.

We have full-time mental health providers to address the critical mental health needs of our inmates.

Emergency dental care is available.

The Ada County Jail has housing specifically designed for inmates requiring a higher level of medical or mental health care and cannot be housed in the general population.

Important FAQs

How do inmates access healthcare?

Inmates can request to be seen by a member of our medical staff by submitting a Medical Request Form. Forms are available in all housing areas. They are picked up and delivered to medical staff daily.

If someone who is on prescription drugs is taken into custody, how is he able to receive the medication?

Whenever possible, to increase continuity of care and ensure quality control, inmates’ personal medications will be replaced with medications from our contract pharmacy.

Is there a charge for medical services?

Inmates may be charged a $5.00 co-pay for some medical and/or mental health services they receive.

Our health care providers work hard to meet the needs of our patients. Our treatment plans are based on community best practice while also recognizing the security issues unique to a correctional setting. We are committed to providing the best care while also ensuring the safety and security of patients and staff.